Coyote Sightings Reported In Madison

Shared by Madison 911 Emergency Communications Center:

The Madison Animal Control Department was recently made aware of coyote sightings near Exchange Fields and Parking Area, and has heard concerns of safety as the weather improves and the field use escalates. Madison ACO has taken these concerns very seriously and has reached out to the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division for assistance in handling this matter.

DEEP advises that coyotes are now in their baby rearing season, a time when adult coyotes are often very active, at all hours, searching for food. According to DEEP, small pets and animals may be at an increased risk of coyote attack, but threats to humans are minimal - unless that human encroaches on a den of young coyotes.

MPD Officers and Animal Control have, and will continue to keep an eye out for coyote dens in the Exchange Field Area. The walking trail area by the field is closed until further notice while the Animal Control Officer monitors the situation.

Attached you will find information provided by DEEP on living with, and limiting contact with coyotes.
http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2723&q=325936